Alumni Testimonials

See the inspirational stories of our former students and how a degree in the Humanities can unlock your road to success within and beyond academia.


 

Eleanor Lynch, BA Religion and Theology, Bristol

Studying Religion and Theology at Bristol University has definitely had a lasting impact on me. I am currently a Document Project Coordinator for EDF Energy and the skills I gained whilst at university have continued to benefit me in my career. I also travelled Southeast Asia post-university, and I believe that my degree truly enriched my experience. It meant that I had an insight into different cultures and belief systems, which made it easier to connect with people and really appreciate the traditions I was encountering.

One of the most stand-out aspects of the degree for me, was the engaging teaching style and close-knit learning environment. The small classes and supportive lecturers created a real sense of community, where we were always encouraged to share ideas and generate meaningful discussion. I believe this has really helped me engage confidently and share ideas in my job roles post-university. I feel as though my degree has influenced me to think outside the box, which is always useful in a professional environment. The content I learnt will always be important to me. I believe that it has given me a strong appreciation for religious and cultural diversity, which has helped me form meaningful relationships and better understand the people I work with (or just people more generally!). As well as this, the presentations I took part in during my studies greatly improved my confidence and communication skills, which I now draw on when leading meetings or delivering presentations at work.

The work I produced whilst at university improved my critical thinking skills and refined my writing style, which has been invaluable in my career. I am very grateful for my time at Bristol and loved studying Religion and Theology.